| And he plunged into the river, which here was half a verst in width. |
| It has been decided to approach to coast and to rise on an anchor in verst from it. |
| The distance to the Casino was about half a verst, and our route led us through the Chestnut Avenue until we reached the square directly fronting the building. |
| He told me that if I would let him ride one verst more with me he would then turn back. |
| In a few minutes they were not more than half a verst from the river. |
| They drove about a verst, without saying one word to each other. |
